Steve and Alex from Minecraft are the next playable fighters coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch. This was announced in a reveal trailer followed by a brief message from Director Masahiro Sakurai.

Steve and Alex are part of the second Challenger Pack in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2, which also includes a new stage and seven music tracks from the Minecraft series.

On Sunday 4th October at 12:30am AEST / 3:30am NZDT, Mr. Sakurai will be back with a deep dive video that will reveal more details about Steve and Alex, including their release date.

Steve and Alex will be available to players who purchase Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 or who purchase Challenger Pack 7 separately for AU$7.80 / NZ$10.20 on Nintendo eShop*. By purchasing Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for AU$39.00 / NZ$51.00 on Nintendo eShop*, players will get access to Steve and Alex, along with previously released fighter Min Min from ARMS and four more yet-to-be-announced Challenger Packs as they release. Each pack includes one fighter, one stage and multiple music tracks.

To tune in on Sunday, check out the Nintendo Australia YouTube channel, where the broadcast will be live-streamed.

Steve and Alex from Minecraft are the next playable fighters coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch. On Sunday 4th October at 12:30am AEST / 3:30am NZDT, Mr. Sakurai will be back with a live-streamed deep dive video that will reveal more details about Steve and Alex, including their release date.